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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 33.04 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 33.04 and 18.95 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 33.04 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/33.04 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 33.04 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.11/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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